Peppermint Candy Cane Fudge Recipe
This fudge is so easy to whip up and is perfect for any holiday party (or if you are having a chocolate mint craving and need a whole pan for yourself
Prep Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Candy Cane Fudge, Chocolate fudge, Chocolate Fudge Recipe, easy fudge, Holiday Dessert, Peppermint fudge
Servings: 48
Calories: 80kcal
- 1⅔ cups sugar
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ cup peppermint candy canes crushed
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
Combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt in a medium saucepan.
Turn the heat on to medium heat and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes.
Remove saucepan from heat.
Stir in the marshmallows, chocolate chips, vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
Stir quickly for 1 minute or until marshmallows are completely melted.
Pour chocolate mixture into prepared baking pan and let cool for about a minute.
Top with crushed candy canes, pressing in slightly.
Place fudge in the fridge and let set for 2 hours or until firm.
Lift from pan; remove foil.
Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg